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Originally Posted by stmcelroy
Not a good idea unless you plan on ruining a completely good holster..... 
If it is tight, put the gun in a plastic bags and leave it for a couple of hours. If it is still to tight for your gun, then wrap the gun in plastic wrap, put it in the plastic bag and let it sit for a couple of hours.]
Still to tight? Then sorry to say, but you must be trying to fit your gun in a holster meant for some other gun. |
I have to agree here....while you "may" get something acceptable, the greater chance is that you have just ruined your holster.
Holsters....quality holsters, have a high degree of retention (tightness) right from the start. No repeated holsters and reholsterings take place in the shop. A few insertions for fitting and finishing and that is all. I intentionally make my holsters tight....so that YOU can have the pleasure of "breaking it in". Once the holster conforms to your firearm (ie the sharp edges wear themselves in) you will notice a little relief.
Also, please remember that when the SHTF you will likely not notice your holster being tight. The holsters are designed to provide retention of a specific firearm through the molding and stitching or that specific holster. Using a firearm for which the holster is not designed can damage the holster and is cause for voiding a warranty with most makers.
All of this being said, Sparks has a lubricant that he sells and Galco has something they sell, too. I have not used either product, however I have used a silicone (food grade) spray in the past with good results. Simply hold the holster horizontally and give a very short spray into the holster mouth and then leave the spray alone...put it down! Allow the spray to sit there a few seconds and holster your firearm and begin the drawing process. Of course you can use the wax paper trick or the plastic trick. When using the last two understand that stretching a holster is permanent....and since it is something you are doing for a personal benefit the holster will usually be unreturnable to most makers.
Hope this helps.....